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Japan PM unveils goals to boost economy

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe raises a fist as he makes a speech ©AP

Abe wants to raise farm incomes, tourist visits and some exports

Christine Lagarde delivers a speech at the Nikkei Special Forum in Japan ©Getty From GLOBAL ECONOMY 7:06pm

Global economy lacking demand growth

For every nation reporting good news, there are weaker data elsewhere

Hitachi Construction Machinery excavators bound for shipment sit in a lot at a port in Yokohama, Japan, on January 23 2013 ©Bloomberg May 17, 2013

Japanese machinery orders see monthly rise

Companies more confident about investing in equipment

From MARKETS May 16, 2013

Talking point: The jump in JGB yields

What are the implications of Bank of Japan policy easing?

An aircraft flies above a container ship sailing into Tokyo Bay in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Japan's economy expanded the most in a year last quarter as consumer spending and export gains outweighed the weakest business investment since the wake of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. ©Bloomberg May 16, 2013

Japanese growth surges on Abe impact

Fall in business investment clouds optimism for recovery

Global Insight May 15, 2013

‘Abenomics’ yet to convince business

Carmakers expanded production during the last period of yen weakness, only to be burnt when the yen shot up

May 14, 2013

Activist makes his point to Sony

Loeb says group should focus on electronics

The Short View from MARKETS May 14, 2013

Spiking’ Japanese bond yields haunt Kuroda

The 10-year yield has almost doubled since last month’s low

From COMPANIES May 14, 2013

Activists seek to reshape corporate Japan

Conglomerates no longer certain of shareholder loyalty

From GLOBAL ECONOMY May 14, 2013

Asia set for cash influx from Abenomics

Japan’s stimulus is set to force its investors to look overseas

May 10, 2013

Japan’s current account surplus falls 4.3% in March

Gradual recovery in exports improves balance of payments

May 8, 2013

Japan’s GDP errors overstated weakness

Government admits mistake that overstated economic weakness

May 7, 2013

Japan’s tourists stay away from S Korea

Falling numbers take toll on hospitality and retail sectors

From GLOBAL ECONOMY May 3, 2013

Abe has tough job convincing on inflation

More faith in ‘Abenomics’ is needed before consumers spend their cash

From COMPANIES May 2, 2013

Japan set for Turkish nuclear deal

Abe due to sign an agreement with Erdogan

May 2, 2013

BoJ reveals concerns over easing policy

Bank minutes show some board members warned of side-effects

From COMPANIES May 1, 2013

Daiwa boosted by impact of ‘Abenomics’

Japanese brokerage posts highest quarterly net income since 2006

Apr 30, 2013

Japanese shoppers loosen purse strings

Abenomics push to boost growth starts to take effect

From EUROPE Apr 29, 2013

Russia and Japan revive islands talks

Move prompted by appetite for closer regional ties

From MARKETS Apr 28, 2013

Japanese look to invest at home

Domestic focus goes against expectations after BoJ move